Breaking News: EFCC Goes After Yahaya Bello for Money Laundering Charges

EFCC declares Kogi ex-governor, Yahaya Bello wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a declaration, naming former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as wanted.

This action was taken due to Bello’s failure to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, concerning allegations of N84 billion money laundering.

In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the anti-corruption agency called upon Nigerians with any pertinent information regarding Bello’s location to contact the nearest police station.

The statement reads, “EFCC Declares Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted. Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is sought after by the EFCC for economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 Billion.

“Anyone possessing information about his whereabouts should promptly notify the Commission or the nearest Police Station.”

Preceding his scheduled arraignment, EFCC, Department of State Services (DSS), Police, and other security units surrounded Bello’s Abuja residence on Wednesday.

However, he managed to leave the premises discreetly with the assistance of the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo.